Description

2-Bromotetralin is a versatile brominated organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemical producers for creating novel crop protection agents, and academic laboratories engaged in organic methodology development and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of tetralin-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with tetralin core structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organic chemistry research to create novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodology development in organic synthesis, including ring-forming reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromotetralin
CAS No.	6134-56-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11Br
Molecular Weight	211.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; 2-Bromotetraline; 1-Bromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; α-Bromotetralin; NSC 406902; 2-Bromo-3,4-dihydronaphthalene; Tetralin, 2-bromo-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromotetralin is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.